Marks and Spencer could relocate St Helens store to Ravenhead

Marks and Spencer are planning to relocate its St Helens store to the Ravenhead Retail Park

Published:13:49Thursday 31 May 2018

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Bosses at Marks and Spencer are proposing to open a new store in St Helens and close its existing base in the Hardshaw Centre.

It is a boost for St Helens economy after the company announced a raft of closures across the country last week.

The plans, which are believed to still require planning approval, would see the company new a new site at the Ravenhead Retail Park, and potentially create a number of new positions as well as safeguarding jobs for all the existing staff at the Hardshaw Centre.

Pete Swallow, M&S Head of Region for Merseyside, Cheshire & North Wales, said: “We’re excited about our proposals to invest in St Helens and open a new, larger store in Ravenhead Retail Park.

“In addition to the whole team staying with M&S, our new store would create new jobs.

“We’ve been serving customers in the town for 90 years, and remain dedicated to the community.